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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.71, 376.25 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.71, 376.25 and 162.15 is: 223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.71 : 376.25 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.71/376.25 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.71x = 376.25 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.71x = 61,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,006.72/272.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.70

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